A FOND FAREWELL: Community gathers to pray for Reed Smith

Lizi Arbogast Gwin / TPI Community members embrace during a prayer vigil held for Reed Smith on Monday night.

A local family was wrapped in love and prayer Monday night after the tragic death of 10-year-old Horseshoe Bend student Reed Smith, who died Friday, Aug. 23.

A prayer vigil was held in his honor at the Alexander City Soccer Complex, where Reed spent so much of his time. 

Lizi Arbogast Gwin is the managing editor of Tallapoosa Publishers.

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